Assam, a fantastic state in India, In this blog, we’ll take a simple walk through the list of districts in Assam, exploring what makes each one special. Join us as we discover the names and unique features of these districts, offering a glimpse into the varied landscapes and the rich culture that makes Assam an exciting part of India. Get ready for an easy and enjoyable journey through the heart of Assam’s diverse and colorful identity! š
Assam is a state in Northeastern India, and it became a state on August 15, 1947, with Dispur as its capital. It’s a beautiful place known for tea gardens and the one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga National Park. The mighty Brahmaputra River flows through Assam, and you can enjoy tasty food like Assam tea and delicious momos. Assam is also famous for its colorful Bihu dance, a joyful celebration of harvest and culture! The major cities include Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, and Tezpur, with Guwahati being the largest. Important rivers in Assam are Brahmaputra and Barak.
Assam covers a total area of 78,438 kmĀ², with 77,178.12 kmĀ² being rural and 1,259.88 kmĀ² urban. In 2011, the population was 3,12,05,576, with 43,98,542 in urban areas and 2,68,07,034 in rural areas. There are around 64,06,471 houses, including 9,85,594 in urban and 54,20,877 in rural areas.
The main languages spoken in Assam are Assamese, Bodo, and Bengali. The ISO code for Assam is IN-AS. For administrative purposes, Assam is divided into districts. Karbi Anglong is the largest district (covering 10434 kmĀ²), and Kamrup Metropolitan is the smallest (covering 955 kmĀ²). Nagaon is the most populated district, while Dima Hasao is the least populated in Assam.
List of Districts in Assam
District | Area (kmĀ²) |
Baksa | 2,457 |
Barpeta | 2,282 |
Bongaigaon | 1,093 |
Cachar | 3,786 |
Chirang | 1,923 |
Darrang | 1,585 |
Dhemaji | 3,237 |
Dhubri | 2,176 |
Dibrugarh | 3,381 |
Dima Hasao | 4,888 |
Goalpara | 1,824 |
Golaghat | 3,502 |
Hailakandi | 1,327 |
Jorhat | 2,851 |
Kamrup | 3,105 |
Kamrup Metropolitan | 955 |
Karbi Anglong | 10,434 |
Karimganj | 1,809 |
Kokrajhar | 3,296 |
Lakhimpur | 2,277 |
Morigaon | 1,551 |
Nagaon | 3,973 |
Nalbari | 1,052 |
Sivasagar | 2,668 |
Sonitpur | 5,204 |
Tinsukia | 3,790 |
Udalguri | 2,012 |